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An uncommon journey from EMT to MLB

From emergency response to professional baseball, Brooke Trendel is turning a passion for helping others into a purpose-driven career.

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The uncommon business scholar with a passion for leadership and growth

For Mikayla Sells, ’26, who recently graduated with a degree in business management, a minor in marketing, and an MBA through the Business Scholars program, postgrad life feels bittersweet.

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Faith and health unite at CUW’s annual parish nurse conference

Concordia University Wisconsin will host its Annual Parish Nurse and Congregational Health Ministries Conference on May 13–14, welcoming parish nurses, pastors, lay ministers, and others engaged in health ministries and Christian caregiving.

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The uncommon nurse practitioner who rose against the odds

Heather Kelley, ’26, is graduating with her master’s in nursing after persevering through some of her darkest days, sustained by her faith and her family.

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The uncommon graduates who found calling, creativity, and community through theatre

Aimee Zarder, Tirzah Schmickle, and Wyatt Michaels found their calling, creative voice, and lasting friendship through shared experiences in Concordia’s theatre program.

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The quiet engine: How Paul Wangerin is building spaces where students belong

For more than three decades, his behind-the-scenes work has shaped campus life and the spaces students call home. When Paul Wangerin (’76) learned he’d been selected for Concordia’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, his first reaction was surprise. He thought, “that’s for important people like pastors, people in the ministry and teachers,” he said. “That’s not me.” […]

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Commencement 2026: Purpose, not perfection, defines the path forward

For the Class of 2026, the message was clear: the path ahead may not unfold exactly as expected—but purpose, perseverance, and faith will continue to guide the way forward.

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The 2026 CUW President’s Golf Classic is September 21!

Join Concordia President Dr. Erik Ankerberg, along with fellow alumni, friends, and supporters of Concordia University Wisconsin, for a fun day of golf to benefit student scholarships!

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From local headlines to statewide buzz: CUW’s School of Nursing is making waves

If you have been paying attention to the news lately—from hyperlocal community outlets to broader statewide coverage—you may have noticed a consistent theme: Concordia University Wisconsin’s School of Nursing is having a moment.

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From the ground up: Leah Dvorak leaves lasting impact on Concordia’s academic excellence

As CUW’s first female vice president of academics, Dr. Leah Dvorak plans to shift her focus and hand over the reins to the next visionary.

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